Girls School

CEO Message

Boys School

Dear Parents and Students,

In the Name of Allah Most Merciful, Most Beneficent… Who has taught man what he did not know…(Quran: Sura Al Alaq)

In this communication, it is my pleasure to address the latest scientific, technological and educational advancements currently under way in the Emirates which are reflected in the methodology and approach to education at AL Nahda National Schools.

As founder of Al Nahda Schools, I have been committed, from the time of its inauguration thirty years ago, to the dissemination of the educational vision of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan, currently making great advancements under the leadership of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed AL Nayhan, both in terms of scientific developments and in terms of contribution to the nation’s cultural heritage. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice-president of the UAE, sustains all his efforts in the endeavor to stay abreast of current and future technological and educational systems, of thought and action. I must also mention the Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, with whom I worked in the Defense in my position as Director of the Military Schools. I am inspired as he forges all his effort in striving to lead major breakthroughs in the varied fields of industry, aviation, atomic energy and aeronautics.

In brief, I wish to speak about Al Nahda National Schools’ contribution to the nation’s workforce. To date, Al Nahda Schools have graduated almost 6,000 students, many of whom have are in key positions serving the nation and the nation’s leaders. As the Hadith says, ‘Search for knowledge even if the knowledge is to be found in China.’ Our students have taken up appointments all over the world and have proven themselves successful wherever they go, in the exploration and the discovery of knowledge. In fact, one of our esteemed local students earned a renowned reputation for her expedition to the North Pole.

Nowadays, the school population has exceeded 5000 students, I speak not to impress you, but to inform you about the truth of our reality. First and foremost, our priority is to provide quality education which we believe is given to you with the least financial constraint. Al Nahda School is currently the most well-established school in Abu Dhabi and is internationally accredited by educational authorities and at home enjoys national recognition with local and international educational institutions. Last year, a concord was established with the American University of Sharjah which is currently one of the best universities in the Emirates to establish formal affiliations between the two institutions.

Finally, I wish to express my gratitude to everyone who attended Al Nahda National Schools’ graduation ceremony. May Allah bless our Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed President of the United Arab Emirates.

General Director Message

Dear Parents and Students,

In the Name of Allah Most Merciful, Most Beneficent… Who has taught man what he did not know…(Quran: Sura Al Alaq) In this communication, it is my pleasure to address the latest scientific, technological and educational advancements currently under way in the Emirates which are reflected in the methodology and approach to education at AL Nahda National Schools. As founder of Al Nahda Schools, I have been committed, from the time of its inauguration over thirty years ago, to the dissemination of the educational vision of His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayhan, currently making great advancements under the leadership of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed AL Nayhan, both in terms of scientific developments and in terms of contribution to the nation’s cultural heritage. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice-president of the UAE, sustains all his efforts in the endeavor to stay abreast of current and future technological and educational systems, of thought and action. I must also mention the Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, with whom I worked in the Defense in my position as Director of the Military Schools. I am inspired as he forges all his effort in striving to lead major breakthroughs in the varied fields of industry, aviation, atomic energy and aeronautics. In brief, I wish to speak about Al Nahda National Schools’ contribution to the nation’s workforce. To date, Al Nahda Schools have graduated almost 6,000 students, many of whom have are in key positions serving the nation and the nation’s leaders. As the Hadith says, ‘Search for knowledge even if the knowledge is to be found in China.’ Our students have taken up appointments all over the world and have proven themselves successful wherever they go, in the exploration and the discovery of knowledge. In fact, one of our esteemed local students earned a renowned reputation for her expedition to the North Pole. Nowadays, the school population has exceeded 6500 students, I speak not to impress you, but to inform you about the truth of our realty. First and foremost, our priority is to provide quality education which we believe is given to you with the least financial constraint. Al Nahda School is currently the most well-established school in Abu Dhabi and is internationally accredited by educational authorities and at home enjoys national recognition with local and international educational institutions. I welcome you to our school and look forward to yet another successful year. May Allah bless our Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed President of the United Arab Emirates.

Our Schools

Welcome to Al Nahda National Schools – (Boys & Girls Schools). Al Nahda National School, located in Abu Dhabi, imparts quality education meeting international standards and accommodates over 6500 students. The academic courses are designed to expose all students to a wide range of creative, social, scientific and athletic experiences.

Al Nahda School was established in the year 1983 and is internationally accredited by educational authorities (CIS, ECIS, NEASC, Edexcel, SAT, TOEFL, ASPNET, Cambridge International Examinations Syndicate) and at home enjoys national recognition with local and international educational institutions. The school curriculum lays emphasis on academic achievements and believes in fostering the intellectual, creative, physical, personal and social development of students in a multicultural learning environment.

Mission & Vision Statements

MISSION STATEMENT: Al Nahda National Schools are committed to engaging students to connect their knowledge and understanding to develop the whole learner. We value diversity and model acceptance of all cultures within the school, UAE, and international communities of the world.

Accreditation

Council of International Schools (CIS)

Council of International SchoolsThe Council of International Schools is the premier organisation in International Education for the accreditation of schools and Best Practice development. CIS is a not-for-profit organisation of a truly worldwide international educational community comprising over 600 member schools and 450 colleges/universities. It has experience of K–12 education in more than 100 countries and many of the Council's Officers and Consultants are former heads of international schools.

European Council of International Schools (ECIS)

European Council of International Schools (ECIS)The European Council of International Schools (ECIS) is a collaborative network promoting the ideals and best practice of international education.ECIS leads in addressing significant current and future educational and global issues in support of its membership in Europe and worldwide.

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)Founded in 1885, the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), is the nations oldest regional accrediting association whose mission is the establishment and maintenance of high standards for all levels of education, from pre-K to the doctoral level.

Cambridge International Examinations Syndicate

Cambridge International Examinations SyndicateUniversity of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the worlds largest provider of international qualifications for 1419 year olds. We are part of the University of Cambridge and a not-for-profit organisation.

Edexcel

Edexcel is a London-based for-profit company and one of England, Wales and Northern Ireland's five main examination boards. The others are AQA, OCR, the Welsh Joint Education Committee, and the CCEA. Its name is a portmanteau word derived from the words "educational" and "excellence". Edexcel offers a variety of qualifications, including A-levels (GCEs), GCSEs and the BTEC suite of vocational qualifications. It is an international organisation, awarding over 1.5 million certificates to students around the world every year.

SAT Center

College BoardThe College Board is a not-for-profit examination board in the United States that was formed in 1900 as the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). It manages many different standardized tests which generally cater to individuals in the third or fourth year of high school planning on continuing their educations at a post-secondary level. The SAT, the most well-known of these, is a test widely used for admission to universities in the United States.

Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNET)

Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNET)Founded in 1953, UNESCOs Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet), commonly referred to as UNESCO Associated Schools, is a global network of some 8000 educational institutions in 177 countries (ranging from pre-schools and primary to secondary schools and teacher training institutions), who work in support of quality education in practice.